Hello, on 5 June I had the privilege of joining my father for his usual visit to the Lisbon Book Fair.

This event, now in its 94th year, includes numerous stands from various bookshops, publishers, booksellers, and distributors where you can buy books at a discount. Especially during the H-hour, which runs from Monday to Thursday, between 9pm and 10pm, and during which some books can be discounted by up to 50%.

From the articles I read, I thought that this would be one of the Fairs with the most representation from publishers and bookshops, but in my perception, it didn't seem to differ much from the last editions of the Fair. But it's still an important event in the capital for those who love books and reading.

For those interested, the Fair will continue until 16 June 2024.

For those who don't have the opportunity to visit the Lisbon Book Fair, you can attend the Porto Book Fair, which will run from 23 August until 8 September 2024. There are also Book Fairs in other regions of the country, such as Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga.

For today, I bid you farewell with poetic kisses.

M.ª Leonor Costa (Poesias da Nonô)

 This poem was published for the first time on October 6, 2014 and is included in volume I of Catharsis of Words - a yet-to-be-published book by Nonô.

I opened my eyes this morning

I opened my eyes this morning

I ran to my bedroom window

We are in midweek

But I've had enough of work.

Life is not easy

Especially when you do not do what you love

I have to change my breath

Because my last name is Costa.

Beads and more beads

It's what I have to do

I do the best I can

But what I like is to write.

Seeking outlets for what I feel

Bridging my frustration

I am dedicated to individual projects

Where I can give vent to imagination.

It is already Wednesday

Two more days to finish the week

It's at the end of day Friday

I start to breathe.

Today, I woke up unwillingly

But I have to have strength to overcome

Continue my path

Always seeking for a better life.

Written: October 2, 2014

In Costa, M.ª Leonor. Catharsis of Words. Vol. I

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Today's farewell is a little different, to fit in with the Catharsis of Words theme.

M.ª Leonor Costa (Poesias da Nonô)

This poem was published for the first time on October 5, 2014 and is included in volume I of Nonô's third book - Worldly Poetry. 

Written: October 2, 2014

In Costa, M.ª Leonor. Worldly Poetry. Vol. I

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I'll say goodbye for today with poetic kisses. 

M.ª Leonor Costa (Poesias da Nonô)

This poem was published for the first time on October 5, 2014 and is included in volume I of Nonô's third book - Worldly Poetry.

The money runs away

Written: October 2, 2014

In Costa, M.ª Leonor. Worldly Poetry.

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I'll say goodbye for today with poetic kisses. 

M.ª Leonor Costa (Poesias da Nonô)

 On October 2, we celebrated the 9th anniversary of Nonô''s Poetry Blog and began a new phase which I've called a "refresh", by which I mean that I'm going to republish poetry in a new guise.

This poem was published for the first time on October 3, 2014 and is included in volume I of Nonô's third book – Worldly Poetry.

Written: October 1, 2014

In Costa, M. ª Leonor. Worldly Poetry. Vol. I

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I'll say goodbye for today with poetic kisses. 

M.ª Leonor Costa (Poesias da Nonô)

Today is International Children's Day with Cancer, to mark this date, of course, I come here to tell you about my book "Poetic Animals".

Cancer is a disease that has become increasingly common, and at an early age.

This book was created with the purpose of helping children with Cancer, in this sense, the revenue obtained is intended for Acreditar - Association of Parents and Friends of Children withCancer.

“Poetic Animals” also became a project that involved children in reading the poems in the book, motivated to help those in need. The result of this adventure can be followed on this blog from September 2021 to January 21, 2022.

For those interested, find the book at the following link: https://www.flamingoedicoes.com/livraria/animais-poeticos

This book still only exists in the Portuguese version. It's a dream of mine to get it published in other languages.

All visits to this blog are important. If this content was of your liking, help it to reach more people. Gratitude!

Nonô